Table of Contents | Genet. Mol. Res.2017(3)
Cloning and functional characterization of the HbSYR1 gene encoding a syntaxin-related protein in Tibetan hulless barley (Hordeum vulgare L. var. nudum HK. f.)
Authors: Q.J. Xu, Y.L. Wang, Z.X. Wei, H.J. Yuan, X.Q. Zeng and N. Tashi
Tibetan barley is a staple food for the natives of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Drought causes a reduction in barley production. In this study, the full-length cDNA of a gene encoding a syntaxin-associated protein was cloned from the leaves of a drought-resistant variety of barley, “Himalaya 10”; its expression was evalu.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16038909
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16038909
Mac-1 deficiency induces respiratory failure by affecting type I alveolar epithelial cells
Authors: J. Wang, Y.B. Ci, C.L. Liu and H.M. Sun
As a β2 integrin family member, Mac-1 plays an important role in the inflammatory response. Inflammation and lung injury are closely associated, but the involvement of Mac-1 in the occurrence and development of such pathologies remains poorly understood. We aimed to investigate the relationship between Mac-1 deficiency an.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039045
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039045
Suppression of the biological activity of neuroglioma cells by down-regulation of miR-1
Authors: Y.Q. Wang, Y. Cai and X.M. Zhong
Neuroglioma is associated with high rates of malignancy, metastasis, and recurrence. Recently, research on the roles of microRNAs (miR) in cancer prognosis has formed an important area of research as differential expression of miRNAs has been observed in different cancers. However, the detailed mechanism by which miRNAs regula.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039256
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039256
Genetic diversity in a Poincianella pyramidalis (Tul.) L.P. Queiroz population assessed by RAPD molecular markers
Authors: K.S. Belarmino, M.M. R�ªgo, R.L.A. Bruno, G.D.A. Medeiros,A.P. Andrade and E.R. R�ªgo
Poincianella pyramidalis (Tul.) L.P. Queiroz is an endemic Caatinga (Brazilian savannah biome) species that has been exploited for different purposes, although information is necessary about still existing natural populations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 20 P. pyramidalis individuals.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039663
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039663
Population genetic structure of three species in the genus Astrocaryum G. Mey. (Arecaceae)
Authors: N.P. Oliveira, M.S.P. Oliveira, L.C. Davide and S. Kalisz
We assessed the level and distribution of genetic diversity in three species of the economically important palm genus Astrocaryum located in Pará State, in northern Brazil. Samples were collected in three municipalities for Astrocaryum aculeatum: Belterra, Santarém, and Terra Santa; and in two municipalities for .. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039676
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039676
Molecular mapping and candidate gene analysis for resistance to powdery mildew in Cucumis sativus stem
Authors: P.N. Liu, H. Miao, H.W. Lu, J.Y. Cui, G.L. Tian, T.C. Wehner, X.F. Gu and S.P. Zhang
Powdery mildew (PM) of cucumber (Cucumis sativus), caused by Podosphaera xanthii, is a major foliar disease worldwide and resistance is one of the main objectives in cucumber breeding programs. The resistance to PM in cucumber stem is important to the resistance for the whole plant. In this study, genetic analysis and gene map.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039680
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039680
Characterization and phylogenetic affiliation of Actinobacteria from tropical soils with potential uses for agro-industrial processes
Authors: J.C.M. Dornelas, J.E.F. Figueiredo, C.S. de Abreu, U.G.P. Lana, C.A. Oliveira and I.E. Marriel
Secondary metabolites produced by Actinobacteria of tropical soils represent a largely understudied source of novel molecules with relevant application in medicine, pharmaceutical and food industries, agriculture, and environmental bioremediation. The present study aimed to characterize sixty-nine Actinobacteria isolated from .. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039703
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039703
Characterization of a pepper collection (Capsicum frutescens L.) from Brazil
Authors: M.F. Lima, S.I.C. Carvalho, C.F. Ragassi, L.B. Bianchetti, F.G. Faleiro and F.J.B. Reifschneider
Germplasm banks are essential as sources of genetic variability for plant breeding programs. To characterize a Brazilian Capsicum frutescens collection, 21 malagueta and 5 Tabasco hot pepper accessions were evaluated under field and greenhouse conditions regarding morphological and molecular traits, as well as resistance to vi.. Read More»
Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3): gmr16039704
DOI: 10.4238/gmr16039704